Fire Protection Manager

We are looking for a Fire Protection Manager!
As an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, HIDI brings together over 150 professionals across Toronto, Ottawa, and Calgary. Our integrated team includes Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Lighting, Communications & AV, Security & Risk, Commissioning, and Energy Services — all working together to deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for complex projects.
Our reputation is built on technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and strong client relationships. We foster an environment where people are encouraged to think creatively, take ownership, and continue growing professionally.
If you are looking for an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and help shape the future growth of a Fire Protection practice within a collaborative and employee-owned environment — we’d love to hear from you.
Role
As the Fire Protection Manager, you will lead and oversee the Fire Protection team, providing both technical and operational leadership across a wide range of projects.
You will play a key role in managing team performance, project execution, client relationships, business development, and the continued growth of the department. This position is ideal for a senior fire protection professional who combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability, business acumen, and a passion for mentoring high-performing teams.
You will work closely with Principals, senior leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully, efficiently, and to the high standard our clients expect from HIDI.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead the day-to-day operations of the Fire Protection team
Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to team members
Support employee development, engagement, and performance management
Participate in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and team planning initiatives
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
Monitor team utilization, scheduling, and workload distribution
Project & Technical Leadership
Lead the design, coordination, and delivery of fire protection and life safety systems
Review, approve, and seal Fire Protection drawings and technical documents
Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, calculations, and system layouts
Perform hydraulic calculations and oversee system design coordination
Ensure designs comply with OBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and applicable codes and standards
Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Structural, and Interior Design teams
Attend client meetings, design coordination meetings, and site reviews as required
Oversee quality control processes and ensure adherence to HIDI design standards
Support project teams with technical problem-solving and issue resolution
Monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution
Business Development & Client Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners
Support business development initiatives and help identify new opportunities
Participate in proposal preparation, fee development, and project planning
Work collaboratively with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives
Represent HIDI at networking, industry, and client events
Operational & Strategic Contributions
Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting
Participate in management meetings and strategic planning discussions
Help improve internal processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies
Support cross-disciplinary coordination and communication across offices
Monitor team performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives
Skills & Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, in good standing
Minimum 10 years of experience within the engineering consulting industry
Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience
Strong experience designing and coordinating fire protection systems
Strong understanding of OBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and applicable industry standards
Excellent technical, organizational, and project management skills
Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage client relationships
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience reviewing multidisciplinary construction documents
Proficiency with AutoCAD and general engineering software/tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
The HIDI Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that is barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No